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Summary: Best drum intro video out there
Review: A perfect DVD for someone new to drums. Tommy first walks you through each piece of equipment, shows you how to arrange your drums, hold your sticks, and not make mistakes from the beginning.But the best part is the 2nd half of the video where you get to learn to play. He teaches the basic rock groove, and then some variations - and throws in some fills to make it fun. As a total beginner to the instrument, I was very surprised to see how quickly I could play along to basic songs after just watching the video. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Best drum intro video out there
Review: A perfect DVD for someone new to drums. Tommy first walks you through each piece of equipment, shows you how to arrange your drums, hold your sticks, and not make mistakes from the beginning. But the best part is the 2nd half of the video where you get to learn to play. He teaches the basic rock groove, and then some variations - and throws in some fills to make it fun. As a total beginner to the instrument, I was very surprised to see how quickly I could play along to basic songs after just watching the video. Highly recommended.
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Summary: If you are getting 1 - This is it
Review: After a 20 year absence from drumming.. i bought a drum set.. put it together and started playing. I ordered this dvd a few weeks later. Well the first thing I did after watching him set up the drums was take apart my drums and fix what i had done wrong. As far as playing.. Ive checked hundred of web sites, downloaded lessons, and purchased 4 other DVD's to learn.. This is the best BY FAR. Several good fills, grooves to jam to.. its great. I never write reviews on stuff I get from amazon.. but had to give praise.. Buy many, you can't learn to much, but if you are just getting 1, get this one.. if you're buying many.. this is a must have. Great DVD.
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Summary: This should ship with every drum kit
Review: Depending on the drum brand you may or may not receive instructions on how to set up the kit, much less how to get started. To an aspiring new drummer this DVD will not only lead you through how to set up the kit in an optimum configuration - it will also take you through the basics of selecting sticks, strike zones on your drums, and how to adjust and use each piece of a standard kit.
I like the format, which is divided into Setting Up and Start Playing. The Setting Up part is full of information and tips. My husband has been playing for over 40 years and he learned a few things from this section (incredible as that may seem).
Start Playing provides a little fun and a lot of encouragement. After tips on selecting and holding sticks, and a quick overview of drums and pedals, you get three grooves that even a new drummer can quickly master - building confidence - and some excellent instruction on fills and rolls. A nice feature is the three play-along pieces, which adds even more fun to this DVD.
Igoe is a masterful instructor and accomplished drummer. You feel as though he's in the room with you throughout this DVD, and the wealth of knowledge - presented in easy to grasp bits - that he imparts is amazing. I also recommend getting Igoe's "Groove Essentials" (ASIN B00064YTKM) for anyone who has progressed into intermediate or better playing. It will take you to the next step.
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Summary: Even for Experienced Players
Review: Even with 25 years of playing experience, there is something to be learned about drumming. I wanted to go back over everything I've learned and see if I could find something in theory that supported what I have learned in practice. Although an introductory DVD aimed at beginners, this DVD was a nice refresher that reminded me of some of the things I had forgotten. It also showed me a thing or two that was new. It's a great place to start for beginners and Tommy Igoe's professional yet very approachable manner has me anticipating the availability of his new (as of this writing) "GROOVE ESSENTIALS" DVD. I've still got a lot to learn and I feel that Tommy Igoe is just the man I want to sit down and study/jam with. --- The best way to study is to listen and watch and learn. This DVD accomplishes just that. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the production value is sometimes a little bit off. By that I don't mean anything that affects your study or the watchability of the DVD, I just mean that, on occasion, you catch one of the cameramen or a camera lens in a shot. It is difficult to avoid in such a confined working space where you have a need for strange camera angles and a desire for crisp closeups but it just gives a bit of a sense that this DVD was shot and edited on a shoestring budget. (I hated putting this negative bit on the end. Please understand that it is indeed really a minor consideration that only pops up in one or two shots throughout the entire DVD and really won't cause you any concern.) In short, if you are looking for a starting point to drumming and a great teacher to show you the way, pick this up today.
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Summary: Worth the money!
Review: I have been away from drumming for 18 years. I recently bought a new kit, and thought it would be a good idea to buy several instructional DVD's. While most of the information on this DVD is for true beginners, I still found it useful, informative and entertaining. Tommy is very personable! I recommend this DVD to anyone who needs a refresher or is thinking about getting started with a new drum kit.
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Summary: Worth the money!
Review: I have been away from drumming for 18 years. I recently bought a new kit, and thought it would be a good idea to buy several instructional DVD's. While most of the information on this DVD is for true beginners, I still found it useful, informative and entertaining. Tommy is very personable! I recommend this DVD to anyone who needs a refresher or is thinking about getting started with a new drum kit.
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Summary: impressed
Review: I ordered this dvd for my daughter along with her first drum kit. I dont have a point of reference because I haven't seen other dvd's on this subject but I don't believe they could make learning any more simplistic. Tommy has a laid back approach and many practice exercises encouraging you to work at your own pace. I now find myself playing the exercises on my daughter's drum kit along with her. Very informative for someone new to the drums.
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Summary: If You Want To Have Fun Learning The Drums..Get This DVD
Review: My husband has been a drummer for 20 years.
I have always wanted to learn to play the drums,and have tried several times(with no luck).
My husband gave me The Getting Started DVD by Tommy Igoe.
I LOVE the DVD. Tommy is a great instructer. His DVD motivated me and gave me confidence to give it another try.
The DVD is very user friendly. It's also informative in a fun and relaxed way.
The DVD has also been helpful for my husband in teaching me.
I look forward to more drum DVD's by Tommy Igoe.
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Summary: A fantastic video for the beginning drummer!
Review: This DVD is excellent for anyone that is getting into playing drums. I had never played drums before, and this video takes you through the setup of the drum kit and the basics of drumming. Tommy is an excellent instructor and makes learning the drums easy. This should be required viewing for anyone just starting out in the world of drums.
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